Groundwater extraction drops in Punjab as canal irrigation expands
Groundwater extraction in Punjab fell from 164% to 156% in 2025, with 81 blocks showing improvement, driven by expanded canal irrigation and restoration of defunct canals.
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Man dies in stray bull attack near Palampur, ninth fatality in two years
Sansar Chand Patial was killed by a stray bull in Bhawarna market, raising the death toll from stray animal attacks in Palampur to nine in two years.
Tricity Residents Demand Decisive Action Against Gangster Networks
Residents of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula call for special police teams, increased surveillance, and speedy trials to combat rising gangster violence, extortion, and shootings.
Rare BJP-RSS Meet Caps Party Reset Process, Cabinet Shake-Up Soon
A rare high-level BJP-RSS meeting concluded the party's internal reset process, signaling imminent organizational changes and a cabinet reshuffle, with Ravneet Bittu's Rajya Sabha term ending today.
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J-K Police Rescues Shepherd from Remote Ganderbal Forest
A special operations team of Jammu and Kashmir Police rescued a critically ill shepherd, Najeeb Khan, from a remote high-altitude forest in Ganderbal on Sunday after a five-hour operation.
Unchecked Parking, Tourist Rush Trigger Traffic Crisis in Palampur
Frequent traffic jams plague Palampur due to unchecked parking and tourist influx, with no designated public parking for even 50 vehicles. Authorities plan consultations.
Bathinda thermal plant shut: all 4 units non-operational
All four units of the 920-MW Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant in Bathinda are shut due to fly ash accumulation and a strike by 1,800 contractual workers, raising power generation concerns.
Security Beefed Up in Ganderbal for Kheer Bhawani Mela
Police have intensified security in Ganderbal district ahead of the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, with area domination exercises and a review by IGP Kashmir Zone VK Birdi.
Animal-Inclusive Disaster Planning for Faster Recovery
When livestock are lost in disasters, recovery is slower and costlier, often forcing households into debt across multiple agricultural cycles, experts warn.
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Kumaraswamy: Tamil Nadu wrong to raise Cauvery issue during drought
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy said it is not right for Tamil Nadu to rake up the Cauvery issue when there is drought, and rejected hurdles to the Mekedatu project.
Kumaraswamy asks Shivakumar to drop Bidadi township project
HD Kumaraswamy urged CM Shivakumar to scrap the Bidadi township project, calling cheque displays a show of arrogance and warning of public backlash.
Rs 3 Crore Silver Chariot Donated to Mookambika Temple
A silver chariot worth Rs 3 crore was donated to Sri Mookambika Temple in Kollur, Karnataka, as a devotional offering by the Padmashree RMB Aradhya Trust from Bengaluru.
Six Booked for Assault in Phagwara, Multiple Arrests Made
Lohian Khas police booked six villagers for criminal trespass and assault after forcibly ploughing land and injuring complainant Jaswindar Singh in Phagwara.
HP High Court Restores Full Gratuity to Retired Employee
The Himachal Pradesh High Court restored full gratuity to a retired teacher, ruling the state's appeal was filed nearly two years late and thus not maintainable.
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Best Workers End Strike After Talks with Shinde; Bus Ops Resume
Bus operations in Mumbai resume as BEST workers end strike after successful talks with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde. Services to normalize soon.
Police Probe Tampered Photos of Mahajan
Maharashtra Police are investigating tampered photos of Minister Girish Mahajan circulated on social media to tarnish his reputation; Mahajan warns of legal action.
PM Modi at Kolkata Red Road: Yoga Unites After Eid Venue Denial
PM Modi on International Yoga Day at Kolkata's Red Road stressed Yoga's unity message, weeks after the same venue was denied for Eid prayers by the TMC government.
CM flying squad raids illegal soil mining near Hisar archaeological site
The CM Flying Squad raided a sand mining site in Mughalpura village, Hisar, finding soil excavation beyond permitted limits near a protected 34-acre archaeological site from Mauryan, Kushan, and Gupta periods.
Nihangs Storm Gurudwara in Rudraprayag, Take Hostage
Six armed Nihangs stormed a gurdwara in Rudraprayag, taking a Sikh devotee hostage on the roof to demand release of four arrested members after a June 16 clash in Chamoli.
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SIT Bars Ram Temple Officials from Leaving Ayodhya in Fund Probe
A three-member SIT probing fund embezzlement at Ayodhya's Ram Temple has instructed trust and temple functionaries not to leave Ayodhya, citing discrepancies in documentation of gold, silver, and precious stones offerings.
Hamirpur medical college to shift to new campus at Jol Sappar from July
Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College, Hamirpur, will shift to its new campus at Jol Sappar from July. CM Sukhu laid foundation of a Rs 35-crore critical care block and announced Rs 150 crore for lab upgrades.
Tushar Mehta Reappointed Solicitor General for Three Years
The Centre reappoints senior advocate Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General of India for three years from July 1, 2026. Five ASGs for Supreme Court also reappointed.
6K Teachers Await Orders After Clearing CBSE Exam
Around 6,000 in-service principals and teachers in Himachal Pradesh are awaiting appointment orders for CBSE-affiliated government schools despite clearing the qualifying exam, causing unrest.
CJI Surya Kant Urges Judges to Prioritize Health on Yoga Day
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on 12th International Yoga Day advised judges, lawyers, and court staff to make health and mindfulness a priority, emphasizing yoga's role in reducing workplace stress.
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NEET Aspirants Miss Exam Due to Google Maps Error in UP
Several NEET aspirants in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh missed the exam after Google Maps showed the wrong location for their test center, officials confirmed.
Operation Tiger Successful: Two MLAs to Join Shinde Faction
Omraje Nimbalkar and Nagesh Patil-Ashtikar are set to join Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will decide on recognizing the merger.
Karnataka govt to decide on revival of student polls this month
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announced the government will decide this month on reviving student council elections in colleges, asserting no one can stop the Congress government's five guarantee schemes.
Maharashtra Braces for Water Stress, Agrarian Challenges
Maharashtra faces water stress and agrarian challenges as the monsoon session begins. Deputy CM Fadnavis issues water conservation instructions.
Kerala Govt Defends Liquor Tax Exemption and Mining Plans
The Kerala government faces criticism over liquor tax exemptions and rare-earth mining plans, with the CPM accusing Congress of allowing tax reliefs.
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2 women killed, 60 hurt in TN seafood factory ammonia leak
Two women died and around 60 workers were hospitalized after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing factory in Tamil Nadu on June 21, 2026.
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